Buyer - Contract & Vendor Management

Your role & work environment

Within Procurement Belgium, the Contract & Vendor Management team is responsible for managing supplier relationships and contracts throughout their lifecycle while ensuring value creation, risk management, and compliance with ING standards and regulatory requirements.

As a Contract & Vendor Manager, you will manage a portfolio of supplier contracts and act as a trusted partner for internal stakeholders. You will work closely with Business, Risk, Compliance, Legal and Finance teams to ensure contracts are fit for purpose, suppliers deliver according to expectations, and risks are effectively managed. You will contribute to sourcing activities, commercial negotiations, vendor governance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Your key responsibilities

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including signature, renewal, amendment and termination.
• Anticipate contract expirations and coordinate renewal activities with all relevant stakeholders.
• Challenge business requirements and translate needs into appropriate contractual solutions.
• Participate in supplier sourcing activities and commercial negotiations.
• Conduct market analyses and benchmarking exercises to support decision-making.
• Monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
• Identify, assess and monitor supplier and contract-related risks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procurement standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and participate in Vendor Review Meetings.
• Identify opportunities for optimization, innovation and value creation with suppliers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of contract and vendor management processes.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

We look for

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you'll stay curious, keep learning and take ownership.

You have:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement, Contract Management, Vendor Management or a similar field.
• Experience in supplier sourcing, commercial negotiations and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• A structured and organized way of working.
• The ability to navigate a complex and regulated environment.
• A proactive mindset and strong sense of ownership.
• Professional proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of French and/or Dutch is considered an asset.

You have a knack for

• Building trusted relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Challenging the status quo and proposing pragmatic solutions.
• Combining commercial thinking with risk awareness.
• Working autonomously while maintaining strong collaboration with others.
• Organizing and prioritizing activities effectively.
• Driving continuous improvement and delivering tangible results.
• Communicating clearly and influencing stakeholders at different levels.
• Learning quickly and adapting to changing business needs.

The team

You will report to the Head of Contract & Vendor Management, who reports directly to the Chief Procurement Officer. You will be part of a collaborative team that combines commercial expertise, risk awareness and supplier management capabilities to support ING's strategic objectives.

Working at ING

ING is more than a bank. We empower people and businesses to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We are looking for colleagues who are willing to challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas and take ownership in delivering sustainable value.

We invest in your personal and professional growth, encourage continuous learning and provide opportunities to develop your talents in an international and dynamic environment.

Location

• ING Belgium, Marnixlaan 24, 1000 Brussels
• Hybrid way of working with up to 50% remote work, based on team agreements. Currently, Mondays and Wednesdays are office days.